European stocks close mixed as euro weakens Euro sinks to 10-week low against the poundEuropean stocks end mixed on Tuesday as the euro softened a second straight session following Germany’s general election on Sunday and as traders get the first opportunity to react to the latest threat of armed conflict in the Korean Peninsula.

Why the tech bulls need to step up big time today Critical information for the U.S. trading day An early-week pullback for tech stocks may have left investors a bit stymied. Sure, it’s just one day and North Korea had something to do with the jitters, but our call of the day says bulls need to step up.

Stock market ends lower as tech drops, North Korea threatens Dudley expects inflation to ‘stabilize at 2% in a year or so’U.S. stock-market indexes end firmly lower on Monday on the back of a fresh flare up in tensions between the U.S. and North Korea and a sharp decline in technology shares.

AZZ's stock tumbles after profit, sales outlook slashedShares of AZZ Inc. plunged 12% in light premarket trade Monday, after the Fort Worth, Texas-based provider of metal coating and welding services to the power generation market slashed its fiscal 2018 outlook, in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The company said it now expects revenue for the fiscal year ending February 2018 of $825 million to $885 million, down from previous guidance of $880 million to $950 million. The outlook for earnings per share was cut to $1.80 to $2.30 from $2.60 to $3.10. In addition to the recent hurricanes, factors affecting AZZ's outlook included market conditions in the U.S. nuclear market, lower than expected electric utility spending in Saudi Arabia and the current shippable backlog, the company said. Chief Executive Tom Ferguson said the refinery turnaround activity "is likely to improve early next year," which he believes will boost fiscal 2018 results. AZZ's stock has plunged 20% year to date through Friday, while the S&P 500 has gained 12%.

German election: Who’s Merkel up against, and what are their chances? Race for No. 3 could determine eurozone’s future, economist saysWith the German vote now here, Angela Merkel looks like a shoo-in for her fourth term as leader of Europe’s largest country. But who is her Christian Democratic Party up against, and how could their showing end up shaping Germany’s future?

Hurricane Maria barrels over Turks and Caicos as death toll mounts At least 30 people are dead after massive storm that has devastated Puerto Rico and its electrical gridThe Category 3 storm has devastated Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands and killed at least 30 people.

Siemens, Alstom in talks to merge rail businessesGerman industrial giant Siemens AG and French train-maker Alstom SA are in talks to create a European rail transportation powerhouse to better rival strong competition from China. France's Alstom, which makes trains and buses, said Friday it was in discussions to combine its operations with the mobility unit of Siemens.

Hurricane Maria upgraded to Category 5 as it smashes into Caribbean AccuWeather is expecting up to four more named storms before the end of the Atlantic seasonHurricane Maria barreled toward areas of the Caribbean that were already devastated by Hurricane Irma on Monday, while Hurricane Jose continued to churn northward and was expected to bring heavy rains, strong winds and surf swells to the Northeast.

Total buys 23% interest in Eren Renewable Energy Total SA FP.FR said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire an indirect interest of 23% in Eren Renewable Energy S.A. in an effort to accelerate growth in its production of power from renewable sources. Total will subscribe to Eren's capital increase for 237.5 million euros ($284.8 million), in a deal that also gives it the possibility to take control of Eren after five years.

Stock market gains as Dow industrials mark 40th record close of 2017 Gold prices, Japanese yen take a back seat to stocks The Dow notches its 40th record close of the year on Monday with the broader stock market gaining as investors pile into financials and materials shares.

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma boost profit for refinersHOUSTON -- U.S. fuel prices are poised to remain elevated for the rest of the year in the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, costing consumers billions but providing a profit boost to some refining companies.

Ofgem cuts investment amount for electricity firmsLONDON-- The U.K.'s energy regulator Ofgem Friday said it is reducing the amount electricity distribution network operators can spend on their networks up to 2023 by 200 million pounds ($268 million), a move it said will result in lower energy bills for households.

What margin debt can—and can’t—tell you about stocks and bonds Some investors see debt rise as bullish signal for stocks, others see ‘red flag’Investors are divided on whether high margin levels are a bullish signal or a “red flag” for stocks, an analyst explains.

China’s 2,000-year path to the top of the economic heap, in one chartThe United States, in the eyes of some of its key allies around the world, doesn’t enjoy the economic heft it once did. In fact, according to a recent Pew study, seven out of 10 European Union nations, including Germany, Spain and the U.K., consider China to be the true leading economic power.

AGL pressured to keep coal-fired plant runningMELBOURNE, Australia--Plans by one of Australia's largest utilities to phase out coal-fired power stations is running up against a government supportive of the fuel and eager to counter the threat of blackouts by extending the life of the company's oldest plant.

Is it time to create a category 6 for hurricanes? Science suggests there will be fewer — but more severe — hurricanes along the Atlantic coastScience suggests there will be fewer — but more severe — hurricanes along the Atlantic coast.

Hurricane Irma has shifted course and weakened to Category 3 storm Experts predict the storm will begin to veer north late Saturday, hit the Florida Keys Sunday morning and then the southwest coast of Florida by Sunday afternoon; Caribbean death toll at 22Hurricane Irma shifted its deadly course toward Florida’s west coast Saturday morning after slamming into Cuba as a Category 5 storm overnight.

Here’s what history says about Hurricane Irma and the stock market Individual stocks, industries could see outsize moves: J.P. MorganHurricane Irma is bearing down on Florida and getting the blame for some weakness in stocks. History shows that major hurricanes have a limited impact on the market’s aggregate performance, but the size of this storm could have an outsize impact on individual stocks and industry groups, say analysts at J.P. Morgan.

Huge 8.1 earthquake hits Mexico, leaves at least two dozen confirmed dead Tsunami warning in place for Mexico, other Pacific coast countriesThe magnitude 8.1 quake off the southern coast of Mexico has reportedly killed at least 5 and has raised fears of a tsunami that could hit a range of Pacific coast countries in Central America.

GE's stock falls after J.P. Morgan gets even more bearishShares of General Electric Co. slumped 1.5% in premarket Thursday, after J.P. Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa reiterated his underweight rating on the industrial conglomerate, saying the outlook is even worse than he thought. While he has a $22 price target on the stock, which is 12% below Wednesday's closing price of $24.92, Tusa said he sees "something in the high teens" as an investable fair value for the shares. He said he believes GE is "tight on cash," but while the dividend appears safe "for now" he believes the share buyback program is "fungible." He said his more bearish view is "an adjustment to reality, not cyclical," as structural weakness in GE's power business, a less-than-expected bounce in oil and gas and transportation and a more GAAP approach to reporting numbers provides downside risk to earnings expectations. "Based on our standing [free cash flow] estimates and estimates for outflow from investing activities, GE is already below breakeven when it comes to funding the dividend with ongoing FCF, with compounding risk if fundamentals come in worse that expectations," Tusa wrote in a note to clients. The stock has tumbled 21% year to date, while the SPDR Industrial Select Sector ETF has gained 9.1% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has climbed 10%.

Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands as two other hurricanes churn in Atlantic Irma hammers Puerto Rico; Katia, Jose upgraded to hurricanes on WednesdayOne of the most powerful storms to ever build in the Atlantic is still on a track that could take it to Florida or other parts of the southeastern U.S. later this week. .

Florida declares state of emergency as Hurricane Irma heads for region as Category 5 storm Schools closed, flights canceled across Caribbean; Tropical Storm Jose is forming behind IrmaPuerto Rico, U.S. and British Virgin Islands are all under hurricane watch as Irma barrels toward region as a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 185 miles an hour.

Here’s a win-win solution for the U.S. and China on North Korea Most options are bad at this point, but this one helps both the U.S. and ChinaMost options are bad at this point, but this one helps both the U.S. and China, writes Bill Emmott.

‘What is a hydrogen bomb?’ is one question being asked after North Korea claims test success North Korea threatens long-range H-bomb — and a hydrogen bomb is thousands of times more powerful than an atomic blastWhat exactly is a hydrogen bomb? That is the question that may be bouncing around many in the world after North Korea said it successfully conducted a sixth and significantly larger nuclear test of such a device on Sunday.

Hurricane Harvey could cost $190 billion, be worst-ever U.S. natural disaster, says AccuWeather Storm impact is likely to cause the Federal Reserve to postpone its next rate hikeAccuWeather upgraded its estimate of the likely cost of hurricane Harvey on Thursday, saying it now expects the damage caused by the storm to come to $190 billion, or a full 1% of U.S. GDP.

Banks continue to lower oil-price expectationsBanks have cut their forecasts on oil prices for a fourth consecutive month as their analysts brace for further supply when OPEC's agreement to cap output ends next year. Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries renewed a deal with 10 other crude-oil producers in May to withhold almost 2% of global oil supply.

Goldman Sachs cuts stake in Dong Energy againGoldman Sachs Group Inc. GS on Thursday reduced its stake in Denmark's Dong Energy A/S (DENERG.KO) further after agreeing to sell 7.5 million shares in the energy group to institutional investors. The shares--equivalent to 1.78% of Dong's existing capital--are being sold at 321 Danish kroner ($51.34) each by Goldman Sachs-controlled New Energy Investment S.a.r.l.

Ofgem queries National Grid's Hinkley Point costsLONDON-- The U.K.'s energy regulator Ofgem said it believes the network grid upgrade to connect the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in England and the electricity network can be completed for less than the 840 million pounds ($1.08 billion) proposed by National Grid PLC (NG.LN).

Stock market shakes off geopolitical tensions and ends higher Gold approaches one-year highU.S. stock benchmarks on Tuesday stage a recovery from heavy selling earlier in the session that came after a North Korean missile test over Japanese airspace rattled investors and sent Wall Street trawling for assets perceived as safe.

Shell: Harvey causing tank roof problems in TexasRoyal Dutch Shell PLC said Monday its Deer Park refinery and chemical facility in the Houston area is having problems with a storage tank roof because of heavy rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. "It was discovered that the external floating roof of Tank G346 had material on top of the roof and in the dike area," the refinery said in a statement to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

These 15 energy stocks have fallen as much as 6.5% in the wake of Hurricane Harvey Here are the weakest energy stocks in the S&P 1500 on MondayHere are the weakest energy stocks in the S&P 1500 on Monday.

Some Houston refineries shut amid massive floodingSeveral Houston-area refineries were shut down Sunday, taking roughly 12% of U.S. fuel-making capacity out of commission, as Hurricane Harvey continued to drench the city. Exxon Mobil Corp. closed its massive Baytown refinery in a Houston suburb -- the second largest in the U.S. -- as torrential floodwaters from the storm paralyzed large portions of the area.

This could be the perfect time to buy shares of Exxon Mobil and Chevron If production cuts cause crude-oil prices to rise, the beleaguered Big Oil companies could finally reboundIf production cuts cause crude-oil prices to rise, the beleaguered Big Oil companies could finally rebound.

Now a tropical storm, Harvey pounds Texas More than 300,000 customers without powerHurricane Harvey pounded Texas on Saturday with torrential rain and high winds, threatening catastrophic flooding, though the storm gradually lost strength after hitting the coast late Friday.

Gasoline ends barely higher after touch 5-month highs ahead of Hurricane Harvey Traders weigh impact on refineries, output and demandGasoline futures eke out a small gain Friday, but that marked a hefty retreat from the nearly five-month highs they saw earlier in the session as traders mull over Hurricane Harvey’s threat to refinery activity and energy production and demand in the Gulf of Mexico region.

‘Life-threatening’ Hurricane Harvey intensifies to Category-2 as it heads for Texas 35 inches of rain expected some places; oil refineries ready for impactHurricane Harvey rapidly strengthened Friday as it headed toward Texas, threatening to become the worst weather system to hit the U.S. in 12 years with dangerous storms and heavy rain expected along the Gulf Coast.

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